Ashley, a former nursery nurse, from Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, was diagnosed with cervical cancer last May.

By December, she was given the all-clear after having radio and chemotherapy.

But earlier this year, she started to suffer "unbearable pains" in her bladder and legs – and went to her doctors for help.

She claims that her GP sent her away with painkillers, including morphine.

Crippled with pain and almost unable to walk, she went to A&E at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Despite her history of cancer, she wasn't given any scans and it was only last month that a second opinion resulted in the devastating diagnosis.

“When we got the second diagnosis, we were shocked but still a bit positive because Ashley had got over cancer before," said Peter.

“But then we were told it was extremely unlikely that she could be cured.”

Peter has had to leave his construction job to take over from Ashley to become a stay-at-home dad.

Symptoms of cervical cancer

The devastating thing about cervical cancer is that there are no obvious symptoms during the early stages.

But vaginal bleeding can often be a tell-tale sign – especially if it occurs after sex, in between periods or after the menopause.

Women are offered smear tests from the age of 25 which look for any abnormalities in the cervix, but if you are under the age bracket, and you notice any of the following symptoms, you've got to push for testing.

Other warning signs include:

pain and discomfort during sex

unusual or unpleasant vaginal discharge

pain in your lower back or pelvis

And if it spreads to other organs, the signs can include:

pain in your lower back or pelvis

severe pain in your side or back caused by your kidneys

constipation

peeing or pooing more than usual

losing control of your bladder or bowels

blood in your pee

swelling in one or both legs

severe vaginal bleeding

He told the Daily Record that his fiance is now very weak and the family are unsure which day may be Ashley's last.

“It’s heartbreaking but Ashley wants to make every day count.”

The most devastating thing is that her family believe her prognosis may have been better had she been diagnosed earlier.

Peter added: “We’re not suggesting that had this second round of cancer been caught sooner, she’d definitely be able to survive it.

“But it’s frustrating to think that, had GPs not sent her home with painkillers, or had A&E doctors done a scan, we might have had a bit longer with Ashley.”

Ashley's best friend Becky Garret has now set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to make the most of the time Ashley has left, and to help the family.

Ashley hopes to take her kids abroad or do up the garden so that they can enjoy it.

A spokesman from NHS GGC told the Daily Record: “We understand this is a very difficult time for this patient and her family.

“We would be happy to meet Ashley to discuss her recent attendances at the emergency department and to offer an explanation about the treatment and advice given.”